Weekly News 12/8-18/8

-(Gulfnews 16/8) Sea-based US operations in Philippines main agenda of talks: A sea-based US operation in an exclusive economic zone — belonging to the Philippines in the South China Sea — is the main aim of ongoing talks between the two countries. –(GMA Network 15/8) No specific number of US troops in proposed new pact -(PhilStar 16/8) Miriam raises constitutional issues on US-Phl troops talks:...

12/08/2013

Philippines, US to start negotiations on larger American troop presence

Philippine officials say they will soon begin negotiations with the United States on a larger American military presence to help deter what they say is increasing Chinese aggression in Philippine-claimed waters in the South China Sea.

09/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (29 July - 4 August)

US Senate adopts resolution on East Sea disputes; Chinese FM: South China Sea disputes could be solved with three ways together; Philippines to buy old French Navy vessel; ASEAN, China hold forum on relations, South China Sea disputes…

07/08/2013

A legal analysis of China’s historic rights claim In the South China Sea

The recent turmoil created by the competing sovereignty claims of several countries over islands and waters in the South China Sea has caused the resurgence of the concept of “historic rights.”

05/08/2013

Weekly News 5/8-11/8

-(The Washington Post 8/8) Philippines, US to start negotiations on larger American troop presence: Philippine officials say they will soon begin negotiations with the United States on a larger American military presence to help deter what they say is increasing Chinese aggression in Philippine-claimed waters in the South China Sea. -(Philippine Daily Inquirer) UN court to rule soon on PH case...

05/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (22 July - 28 July)

Vietnamese President visits the U.S.; Filipinos protest China’s territorial claims; U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visits Singapore; Philippines, Japan adopt common position on maritime rows...

01/08/2013

US Senate adopts resolution on East Sea disputes

The US Senate has approved Senate Resolution 167, which calls for a peaceful settlement of disputes in the East Sea and East China Sea with overwhelming majority.

01/08/2013

Biden Says U.S. to Push China for South China Sea Code

Vice President Joe Biden said the U.S. is pushing China to negotiate quickly with Southeast Asian nations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, an area that’s a “major, major, major highway of commerce.”

29/07/2013

Weekly News 29/7-4/8

-(Vietnamplus 2/8) Malaysia wants best possible resolution for East Sea issue: Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman has affirmed his country’s consistent stand to want the best possible resolution of the East Sea issue to maintain friendship and cordial relations in the region. –(Vietnamplus 1/8) Vietnam, Philippines treasure sea, ocean cooperation -(Rappler 2/8) Vietnam backs Philippine case...

29/07/2013

Vietnam leader opposes China sea claims

Vietnam's president on Thursday voiced firm opposition to China's claims in the South China Sea but declined to back a Philippine bid to take the row to a UN tribunal.

26/07/2013